DANGER SIGNS IN LABOUR

The ‘ALMIGHTY’ Labour experience comes with various feelings and emotions.

However, talking about danger signs now; here are some signs that may be noticed during labour and/or delivery which are real DANGER signs. They include:

1. Prolonged labour over 12 hours
2. Labour before 37 completed weeks
3. If the woman has been told that the baby is lying in an abnormal position
4. Bleeding from the vagina
5. Fever
6. Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
7. Severe headache and /or visual disturbances
8. Convulsions

 

If you notice any of the above signs, it is not the time to visit a maternity home or to stay at home!!!

You must visit the hospital immediately.

Got questions? Consult DoctorKK right here.